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4.6
1166 Reviews (1166)
5 Stars
869
4 Stars
217
3 Stars
49
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
90.7%
Recommend this course
1094 out of 1166 reviews
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4.4
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.2%
Recommend this course
41 out of 47 reviews
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4.5
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
88.1%
Recommend this course
52 out of 59 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently impresses with its challenging water-lined fairways and well-maintained greens that reward skilled play. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong overall value make this a top desert destination worth revisiting.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7322 yards
Slope 144
Rating 75.8

On the Classic Club's scenic landscape, golfers will find a wide variety of trees including olive trees, towering pines, and California pepper, but unlike the many other golf courses in Palm Springs, there isn't a single palm tree. The Classic Club opened in 2006 to much acclaim and has since garnered a following amongst locals and visitors. Formerly a host site for the Bob Hope Classic, the challenging layout has an interesting mix of tour-worthy holes including intimidating par 3s balanced by reachable par-5s and short par-4s. Water hazards come into play on 13 holes. The back nine begins with a memorable stretch of holes. The par-4 10th is a tight driving hole with an elevated green and the 11th hole requires a shot over water. The stretch ends with the par-3 12th, which also plays over water to a well protected green.

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Course Details

Year Built 2006
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Bird Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Master Card, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirts are required. Shorts must be 'bermuda'-length. Inappropriate Attire: Tank tops, T-shirts, Denim Jeans, Cargo shorts and Cut-offs.

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Reviews

4.6
1166 Reviews (1166)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 43
19th Hole Scenic Views 33
Patio Dining 32
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 75
Bunkers 71
Forced Carries 38
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 59
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 39
A Weekend Splurge 30
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 57
Worth the Drive 37
Near Local Attractions 15

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Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Perfect. Check the forecast first.

Just make sure the wind isn't howling before you go and you'll have a great time. There are more trees and lakes here than any desert course I can recall, and if it hadn't been 100F we may have forgotten where we were. Add in plenty of strategic hills and bunkers and you've got the perfect course. Interesting greens and plenty of teeing options. Excellent restaurant and bar also. Perfect day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course and facilities

Excellent value for this beautiful course.

It included lunch coupon and beautiful complimentary golf towels.

Staff were excellent and friendly from valet to starter to Marshall, cart assistant with beverages who came around at least 3 times, to restaurant staff.

Lunch was fabulous and such a great deal with the voucher. Outstanding seafood salad.

The course was lovely and so enjoyed playing here.

Will definitely return for both golf and/or lunch.

Thank you

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course

We played in the morning 9:10

TT; finished before it got real windy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great round

Can be windy here, but we had an early tee time and low wind round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Classic Club

This is a very nice course, which is in excellent condition. The value was raised by a food credit and a complimentary golf towel.. I highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very enjoyable. Will be the first course I play when I return in October.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Smart, beautiful course

Intelligent track with challenges on every hole. Sand traps and water hazards in play. Bermuda grass takes some of the break, out, a subtlety if you’re not familiar with it., but every green will test you. Nonetheless, the course is never unfairly difficult, and I’m a mediocre golfer. Very well maintained, beautiful mountain views, and surprising amount of water hazards nicely sculpted to both pkease the eye and be dangerous.

Staff were terrific throughout, especially the clubhouse and bag handlers, valet, etc. Rangers should have sped up play early, as one group backed up 5 until it was intolerable. $15 food Vouchers a nice promo, but come with quirky conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of Play

First 9 went well and was just under two hours - the second 9 was extremely slow taking close to 3 hours - the marshal on the front side was active and engaged the marshal on the back nine might as well have gone home

Ruined a great day

It was over 95 degrees and didn’t see a cart girl until 7 - she told me was out of most things - no food at all - did not hurry back to meet our needs so didn’t see another cart girl until 14 - same story all out

Tried to refill the out bucket from station and it was empty - really poor considering the heat of the day

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Must play in Palm Springs

This is true “Classic”,

We were greeted by a friendly staff who invited us into what seemed like their own home. The starter Ron was informative and gave us all the in and need to knows. This is a true Arnold Palmer classic. The greens and fairways were lush and presented challenging and fun holes at every turn. The ambiance was magical and the overall presentation was above board. Played PGA west the day prior and this place blew it out of the water. A must play in Palm Springs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved it!

The course is in great condition, the setting is beautiful, and it was fun to play. Would highly recommend it to anyone!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Must play in Palm Desert Area

Classic Club is a scenic and well manicured course. The layout is challenging with a unique character. I would definitely Italy recommend this course to golfers visiting the Palm Desert area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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